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Lovers and Friends Althea Faux Leather Short

Lovers and Friends

$190.00

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The Lovers and Friends Althea Faux Leather Short is pure city-slick polish in a wearable everyday length. In a sleek black, the lightweight faux leather reads as instant edge, while the interior texturing keeps it from feeling too slick. The self fabric is 100 percent polyurethane with a soft backing of polyester, so the shorts hold a crisp silhouette without feeling rigid.

A go-to for warm days and cool nights, this style sits at a versatile short length, with an approximate 10 inch inseam that pairs with everything from cropped knits to oversized blazers. The zip fly with a hook and bar closure keeps the line clean, and side slant pockets add practical ease. A lining of polyester and elastane ensures a smooth, comfortable fit that moves with you as you navigate day to night.

Lovers and Friends channels a modern, runway-ready confidence with easygoing femininity, making the Althea short a standout for editorial warm weather looks. Style it with a slim bodysuit and chunky sandals for a street-smart vibe, or pair with a silky top and loafers for a refined evening mood. It’s the kind of piece that transcends seasons while keeping the brand’s signature cool, contemporary edge.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Self fabric: 100 percent polyurethane with a soft backing of polyester
  • Lining: polyester and elastane
  • Shorts read as faux leather with a crisp silhouette
  • Color: black
  • Zip fly with hook and bar closure
  • Side slant pockets
  • Approximate inseam: 10 inches

Recommended Care

  • Dry clean recommended to preserve the faux leather finish
  • If cleaning at home, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid saturating the fabric
  • Avoid heat and direct sunlight to prevent warping or cracking
  • Store folded or hanging to maintain shape; avoid heavy creasing

Fit Notes

  • The short sits at a versatile length with an approximate 10 inch inseam.
  • A zip fly with a hook and bar closure keeps the front line clean.
  • Side slant pockets add practical ease and the interior lining provides a smooth feel against the skin.
  • The faux leather with a soft interior texture helps maintain a crisp silhouette without feeling rigid.
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Styling Tips

  • Layer it with a cropped knit to reinforce the sleek silhouette of the shorts knitwear.
  • Finish with a pair of loafers for a refined evening mood loafers.
  • Pair with a structured blazer to heighten city-slick polish a jacket.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

The Althea faux leather short delivers city slick edge with a sleek black finish and crisp silhouette. Its mid length reads modern and wearable, while side pockets and clean fly line keep it practical yet bold. The textural interior prevents sheen from looking flat, giving an editorial high fashion mood that pops on warm days.

Craftsmanship: 7/10

Finish looks purposeful with a smooth zip fly, hook and bar closure, and neat topstitching that holds the line. The polyurethane fabric mimics real leather with controlled drape and light backing for movement. Internal lining appears well aligned, though the image suggests a glossy exterior rather than a couture level of detailing.

Affordability: $$$

The value feels justified by a polished silhouette and versatile styling options, from cropped knits to loafers. The cost aligns with its design and branding, presenting a fashion forward piece that reads premium without an overtly luxury price tag. Mass appeal is balanced with editorial potential for a balanced price point.

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Shop this season’s newest styles from Lovers and Friends. The California based women’s clothing brand offer fun-seeking styles, youthful, sexy and confident from a range of cocktail evening dresses to out-in-the-sun dresses, cute skirts to crop tops, denim pants and shorts. Drawing inspiration from the Los Angeles lifestyle of urban-chic infused with laid-back cool, the brand exudes ease and wearability through its collection of dresses, tops, denim and swimwear. Date night? Girl’s night out? L+F has you covered. Sparkly dresses, flirty silhouettes, with sex appeal, these styles will keep you going through the long nights filled with starry-eyed adventures and moonlit outings.